Emery Claud Yokley (Yokely)
Born 20 June 1912, Greene, Tennnessee
Died 23 August 1944 Greene, Tennessee 

Private, veteran WWII
Son of Henry E. and Matilda B. Yokley
Buried Bethany Cemetery, Jearoldstown, Greene County, Tennessee

Emory Claude Yokley enlisted in the US Army April 7, 1941 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was single, attended grammar school and was a farm hand prior to entering the Army.

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 20 June 1912
  • Date of death: 23 August 1944
  • County: Greene
  • Hometown: Greeneville
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 178th Field Artillery
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Bethany Cemetery, Jearoldstown, Greene County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar IX, Middle Panel
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